Senior Quality Engineer: CAPA & NPI Process Leader

AeroVironment, Inc.; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer III to ensure product and service quality for West Valley City operations. You will lead quality programs, drive CAPA, and coordinate with QA teams to meet customer expectations.

The role requires 5–8 years' related experience, GD&T mastery, and a Lean/Six Sigma mindset. Expect on-site work with cross-functional collaboration and occasional travel for training and PRR activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum of 5–8 years of related experience.
• Experience and a strong understanding of DMAIC, FMEA, PPAP, SPC, Gage R&R, and lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:AS9100, AS9102 standards and audits.
• Ability to communicate with customers and suppliers to resolve process gaps and apply requirements cost-effectively.
• Knowledge of dimensional inspection measurement systems and ASME Y14.5 (GD&T).
• Ability to collect, compile and analyze data to determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Able to reduce DPPM and improve OTD with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work with Quality Technicians and inspectors.
• Perform training on BMS procedures and provide internal auditing support.
• Drive corrective action and failure analysis in a timely manner.
• Participate in Product Readiness Reviews (PRR) and Final Inspection.
• Provide guidance on quality enhancement strategies and workmanship criteria.
• Review customer contracts and flow down requirements to functions.
• Lead NPI-related quality activities and first article inspection.

Skills

DMAIC

FMEA

PPAP

SPC

Gage R&R

AS9100

Root cause analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Tools

MS Office

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer III to ensure product and service quality for West Valley City operations. You will lead quality programs, drive CAPA, and coordinate with QA teams to meet customer expectations.

The role requires 5–8 years' related experience, GD&T mastery, and a Lean/Six Sigma mindset. Expect on-site work with cross-functional collaboration and occasional travel for training and PRR activities.